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Saddam Hussein tomb virtually leveled in Iraq fighting - USA TODAY Sun, 15 Mar 2015 21:15:41 GMT

USA TODAY

Saddam Hussein tomb virtually leveled in Iraq fighting USA TODAY OUJA, Iraq (AP) — The tomb of Iraq's late dictator Saddam Hussein was virtually leveled in heavy clashes between militants from the Islamic State group and Iraqi security forces in a fight for control of the city of Tikrit. Fighting intensified to the ... Saddam's tomb suffers extensive damage in Iraq fightingYahoo News Saddam's tomb heavily damaged in Iraq fightingAljazeera.com all 1,056 news articles »

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In Iraq, The Final Battle For Tikrit Is Likely To Be The Hardest - NPR Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:55:30 GMT

In Iraq, The Final Battle For Tikrit Is Likely To Be The Hardest NPR The offensive against ISIS in Tikrit is being eyed by Iraq's various factions — including some the U.S. hopes will help take on ISIS elsewhere. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Deborah Amos in Iraq. Copyright © 2015 NPR. For personal, noncommercial use ...

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In Iraq's Tikrit, tensions flare over footage of death of an unknown soldier - CNN Sat, 14 Mar 2015 10:39:41 GMT

CNN

In Iraq's Tikrit, tensions flare over footage of death of an unknown soldier CNN Tikrit, Iraq (CNN) Two men in blue smocks were mopping up blood spilled in the main entrance to the Dijla Hospital south of Tikrit when we arrived there mid-morning Friday. The air shook with outgoing rockets and artillery roaring toward the center of ... and more »

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Iraq says it busted IS Baghdad bombing network - Yahoo News Sun, 15 Mar 2015 20:21:47 GMT

News24

Iraq says it busted IS Baghdad bombing network Yahoo News Baghdad (AFP) - Iraqi intelligence said Sunday it had arrested 31 members of the Islamic State group who were responsible for planning and carrying out 52 attacks in Baghdad. Related Stories. Attacks kill 37 people in and north of Iraq's capital ... Iraq says it busted ISIS Baghdad bombing networkNews24 all 8 news articles »

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Islamic State suffers serious reversals in northern Iraq - Los Angeles Times Sun, 15 Mar 2015 13:00:34 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Islamic State suffers serious reversals in northern Iraq Los Angeles Times In northern Iraq, Islamic State appears increasingly under siege, its territory pinched from the north and south. There are indications that militants in Tikrit and elsewhere are pulling back to Mosul, the so-called Iraqi capital of the group's self ... Iraqi group claims ISIS used chemical weaponsCBS News Did ISIS use chlorine gas in Iraq attacks? (+video)Christian Science Monitor Iraqi Kurds say Islamic State used chlorine gas against themReuters The Globe and Mail -The Independent all 413 news articles »

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Seven air strikes target Islamic State in Iraq, four in Syria: US military - Reuters Sun, 15 Mar 2015 15:43:34 GMT

Seven air strikes target Islamic State in Iraq, four in Syria: US military Reuters The raids in Iraq hit Islamic State tactical units, vehicles, excavators and staging areas near al Asad, al Hawayja, al Qaim, Falluja, Ramadi and Tal Afar, the Combined Joint Task Force said in a statement on Sunday. The air strikes in Syria were ... and more »

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Iraq Militia Leader Hails Iran's 'Unconditional' Support - ABC News Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:51:07 GMT

ABC News

Iraq Militia Leader Hails Iran's 'Unconditional' Support ABC News The U.S. has failed to live up to its promises to help Iraq fight Islamic State extremists, unlike the "unconditional" assistance being given by Iran, the commander of Iraq's powerful Shiite militias alleged Friday. In a battlefield interview near ... A Balancing Act as Iraq Claims Gains in TikritNew York Times How Falling Oil Prices Are Hindering Iraq's Ability to Fight Islamic StateWall Street Journal Iraq claims first push into ISIS-held TikritCBS News Newsweek -Reuters all 2,623 news articles »

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Former deputy PM John Prescott links Tony Blair's Iraq invasion with ... - The Independent Sun, 15 Mar 2015 08:25:34 GMT

The Independent

Former deputy PM John Prescott links Tony Blair's Iraq invasion with ... The Independent The outspoken former deputy PM, who was recently appointed as an unpaid adviser with special responsibility for climate change by Labour leader Ed Miliband, said he believes Blair was wrong for invading Iraq in 2003. "They told us it wasn't regime change. and more »

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Nelly performs in Iraq to support Kurdish soldiers - New York Daily News Sat, 14 Mar 2015 20:56:53 GMT

New York Daily News

Nelly performs in Iraq to support Kurdish soldiers New York Daily News In a first for an American artist, “Hot in Herre” rapper Nelly took to the stage Friday for a concert in Iraq to support ethnic Kurds. Prior to taking the stage, the “Country Grammar” rapper was welcomed to the Kurdistan region by Erbil Gov. Nawzad ... That time Nelly performed in IraqWashington Post (blog) Nelly Performs in Iraq to Support Victims of ISISTIME Nelly Just Performed A Concert In Northern IraqBuzzFeed News New York Magazine -New Pittsburgh Courier -HotNewHipHop all 32 news articles »

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Coalition Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL - Department of Defense Sun, 15 Mar 2015 16:41:19 GMT

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Coalition Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, March 14, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported ... Military airstrikes continue against ISIL in Syria and IraqDVIDS (press release) (registration) Coalition Continues Airstrikes Against ISIL Targets in Syria, IraqOfficialWire all 7 news articles »